Mijas Costa is the coastal part of Mijas municipality, running for about 12 km between Fuengirola and Marbella. It includes La Cala de Mijas, a former fishing village, and large residential areas such as Calahonda, Riviera del Sol and El Faro. It is busy and well served, with shopping centres, sports facilities and restaurants, and most of Mijas' golf courses are on this side.
Who it suits
Good to know
- La Cala Resort, with three 18-hole courses, is one of the largest golf complexes in Europe.
- Four historic watchtowers stand on the coast, including the 16th-century Torre de Calahonda.
Pictures of the area
Beaches
- Playa de La Cala
- Playa de Calahonda
- Playa de Riviera
- Playa de El Bombo
Golf courses
- La Cala Resort (America, Asia, Europa)
- Calanova Golf Club
- Santana Golf
- El Chaparral Golf
International schools
- St Anthony's College
- The English International College